Cv help sheet

1. What to put in your CV
CV heading - write your general information:
 First Name
 Surname
 Address
 E-mail address
 Phone number
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 Personal Statement
The Skills Summary section of your CV includes your main skills. You should only
include keywords in his section, do not go into lengthy descriptions of your skills.
The skill summary is also called personal profile. Start with a two-three sentence
overview (your skills, your exceptional qualities, future plans and hopes) which will
encourage the employer read on
 Education on your CV
 List all of your qualifications in this section. Include all of your education including
certifications from non-academic institutions, especially those that are related to the
job vacancy..
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 Work Experience Work experience (in reverse order ,with the last job you had,
mentioned first) Include relevant tasks undertaken or skills used
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 Interests (be brief here, unless it is something that will enhance the skills required
by the job)
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 References are most of the times a guarantee you offer that what you say stands
true; provide two (and inform the people you name as references about it) or inform
them that you will provide their name if asked

2. CV Template
Name
Address (home and term)
Telephone (home)
Telephone (mobile)
E-mail
Personal Profile
Summary about what you have done (degree, relevant experience), the skills you
have to offer (target towards the advert/job description) and what you are looking
to do. 3 lines max.
Education and Qualifications
Date University, Course, Qualification (grade or predicted grade)
Subject
Modules studied, dissertation
Date School / FE College
A Levels (grades if good) / Other qualifications
Date School
GCSE – number of subjects, including Maths and English
Work Experience (most recent first)
Date Company Name, Job Title
Main responsibilities
Skills gained (communication, team work, interpersonal,
problem solving, etc
Skills
Languages
IT skills
Other relevant skills
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Interests and Activities
Not just a list – try to make them relevant to what the employer is looking for – eg.
Travelling around Europe helped develop my communication skills through meeting
a variety of people.
References
1)Name - Job title 2) Name - Job title
Address Address